Every Monday we celebrate the runners who have joined Team Special Children’s Charities for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
This incredible team is using their miles to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chicago. We are so grateful for their dedication and generosity!
For this week’s Marathon Monday we are featuring a whole bunch of runners who are back for their second (or even third) Chicago Marathon with Team Special Children’s Charities! So far we have 17 returning runners for this year, and five of those are back for their third race with us.
We are thrilled to have runners come back to join our team because we strive to help our runners run their best race, offering discounted training through Chicago Endurance Sports, special team gear, and an incredible race-day headquarters and cheering section at mile 25.5!
Before the race, our headquarters offers team members complimentary gear check, breakfast, coffee, and space to warm up. During the race, family and friends can gather at our cheering section to cheer runners at our cheering section as they head toward the finish line. And after the race, our headquarters is a great place to meet up, recharge, and enjoy our post-race party (including professional massages).
Thank you so much to all of these runners for being a part of our team! Support their efforts by making a donation today!
Read more stories from our Team SCC runners!
Marathon Monday: Daniela Monsalve
“Through this marathon, I hope to support SCC’s mission and help create more opportunities where no one is left behind.”
Marathon Monday: Grace Bright
I am proud to run for a mission that reminds people that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated.
Marathon Monday: Ron Blanchard
I am proud to run for a mission that reminds people that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated.
Marathon Monday: Bradley Aleman
My dad and I could not think of a more perfect charity to raise money for. A charity bringing health and wellness and inclusivity to children and young adults like my brother, something we strive to not take for granted every day.
Marathon Monday: Andrew Dacosta
Training for a marathon is hard. Knowing I’m running for something bigger than myself makes it worth it.
Marathon Monday: Hayley Lawson
So when I run Chicago, I’m not just running for myself. I’m running to support a mission that creates inclusion, builds confidence, and empowers people to live full, meaningful lives.
